Motion Designer [contract-to-Perm

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Monad Foundation is a team of dedicated ecosystem and community builders on a mission to massively grow the impact of decentralized technology. We believe that the Monad blockchain – a performant, parallel EVM Layer 1 – will help decentralized apps eat the world. The Role Seeking a highly creative and experienced Motion Designer to help shape the visual identity of Monad Foundation’s video media. You’ll play a key role in producing high‑quality motion graphics, animations, and video content that educates and entertains by making complex ideas clear, engaging, and memorable. What You Will Do - Visual Design & Creative Direction- Create innovative, effective visual design for major Monad Foundation projects. - Contribute to the creative direction of major video marketing initiatives. - Collaborate closely with videographers, growth, design, and ecosystem teams to deliver animated content that meets brand and campaign goals. - Motion Graphics & Animation- Develop motion graphics for logo animations, transitions, explainer graphics, and media team visuals. - Work fluidly across both 2D and 3D animation styles. - Package educational content tailored for platforms including YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. - Production & Execution- Handle video editing and sequence assembly, ensuring consistency and quality. - Design livestream and podcast layouts, branding for events and initiatives, and graphics for content. - Create standalone animated video content using motion design and AI tools. - Produce animated UI walkthroughs and product demos for Monad Native applications and Monad Foundation product experiences. - Creative Collaboration & Growth- Stay up to date with trends in motion design, animation, and production tools. - Bring creative ideas to the table and help push the boundaries of visual storytelling. - Contribute to a fast‑paced, collaborative culture while balancing multiple concurrent projects. Example Deliverables / Day‑to‑Day Work - Animate educational explainers for Monad and Pipeline channels. - Design livestream graphics and dynamic lower‑thirds for shows like Monad in the Morning. - Build animated visual identities for events : conferences, hackathons, or online campaigns. - Develop short, platform‑native motion clips for X, TikTok, and Instagram. - Collaborate with ecosystem teams to produce animated UI product demos. - Create storyboards and animatics to pitch video concepts before execution. - Apply AI‑assisted tools to speed up workflows and unlock new creative directions. Who You Are - Expert‑level knowledge of Adobe Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci). - Strong foundation in design principles : typography, layout, color, motion. - Proven ability in storytelling and translating conceptual ideas into compelling visuals. - Familiarity with all stages of the design and production process (ideation → design → animation → presentation → delivery). - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines. - Collaborative, adaptable, and culture‑fit mindset. Nice‑to‑Haves - Located in or able to generally adhere to EST time zone work hours (remote). - Crypto‑native : understands crypto culture and main characters. - Knowledge of additional tools : Blender, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, Figma, or Adobe XD. - Experience with sound design, storyboarding, or animatics. - Scripting skills (e.g., JavaScript for AE, Python for Blender). Portfolio Expectations - A range of 2D and 3D animation work, ideally in both explainer and brand storytelling contexts. - Strong logo, title, and transition animations. - Examples of video editing and sequence assembly showing pacing, rhythm, and narrative flow. - Educational or technical content presented in a clear, engaging way. - Creative projects that showcase design fundamentals (typography, layout, color). - Bonus : work relevant to crypto / web3 culture, livestream / podcast design, or interactive UI animation. Why Work with Us - Challenging problems : You’ll work on extremely challenging problems with massive impact. - Huge opportunity : The EVM standard is ubiquitous, but existing EVM‑compatible chains are slow and bandwidth‑constrained. Monad’s core innovations offer developers the best of both worlds and are a game‑changer for mass user adoption in crypto. - The right team : You’ll be part of an exceptional and highly‑motivated team. - Culture : We’re a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high‑quality output. As an early member of our team, you’ll help continue to shape our culture. Salary And Benefits Benefits for full‑time employees may include medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% coverage for employees); generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and 10 company‑observed holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr Industry

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